Al-Maqasid

Al-Maqasid (the goals, the purposes) is a guide to Islam written by Imam Shatibi in his book "Al-mowafaq'at". It covers purposes of Islamic faith, Zakat (charity tax), pilgrimage or even of the Qur'an's and Sunnah's text,[1] as well as frequently asked questions[2] and can be used as a primer for students of Islam.[3] Newer editions contain essays on modern issues. It is also known in English as the Manual of Islam and is one of the easier to understand translated works on Islam.

See: Maqasid

References

  1. ^ Kabbani, Muhammad Hisham (2004). The Naqshbandi Sufi Tradition: Guidebook Of Daily Practices And Devotions. ISCA. p. 85. ISBN 1-930409-22-2. http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=zzxUSTpTZ6UC&pg=PA85&dq=%22Al-Maqasid%22+%2Bnawawi&num=100&as_brr=3&client=firefox-a&sig=4TJDDiycgbeWBN-sAhHlhY91wuw. 
  2. ^ "Introduction to Islamic Worship (Shafi'i) - Part 1". Sunnipath. http://www.sunnipath.com/Academy/OnlineCourses/Law/Introduction-to-Islamic-Worship-Shafii-Part-1.aspx. Retrieved 2008-05-01. 
  3. ^ "The Sunnah: Practice and Law". University of Georgia. http://www.uga.edu/islam/shariah.html. Retrieved 2008-05-01. 

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